This month: Jazz events in Halifax

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Obladee Wine Bar

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local

suddenlyLISTEN: Ciurcovich, Fraser, Miller & Crofts

by suddenlyLISTEN

suddenlyLISTEN presents an evening of improvised and experimental music featuring Gabriella Ciurcovich, Nick Fraser, Nicola Miller and Tim Crofts at The Peggy Corkum Music Room.

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Jazz

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Lion's Head Tavern

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Bus Stop Jazz Jam

by The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative

Join us for jazz jams in the Bus Stop Theatre Lobby All levels welcome. Bar open for business. We play jazz standards so bring your Facebooks.

Jazz Fest Partner Stage: Laura Merrimen Solo

by Laura Merrimen

Laura Merrimen performs a solo set as part of the Halifax Jazz Festival partner stage at Bearly's House of Blues & Ribs, 5:00 pm.

Jazz Night

by Ragazzi Restobar

Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. Ken’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Regis Philbin, Natalie Cole, jazz great Ernie Watts, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, daughter of the blues Shirley King, Rosemary Clooney, the Temptations, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.

Atlantic Jazz Collective ft Norma Winstone / The Vesuvius Big Band

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

40th Anniversary Celebration - Atlantic Jazz Collective featuring Norma Winstone and The Vesuvius Big Band. Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

Atlantic Jazz Collective ft Norma Winstone / The Vesuvius Big Band Presented ...

by Joseph Strug Concert Hall

40th Anniversary Celebration - Atlantic Jazz Collective ft Norma Winstone / The Vesuvius Big Band Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Leo Cox Trio

by Economy Shoe Shop

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

2026 TD Halifax Jazz Festival — Festival Pass

by Halifax Jazz Festival

Festival pass for the 2026 TD Halifax Jazz Festival at TD Main Stage on the Salter Lot. The pass grants access to multiple ticketed festival performances. Festival dates July 7–12, 2026.

Jazz Fest Partner Stage: Garrett's Privateers

by Jazz Fest Partner Stage: Garrett's Privateers

Jazz Fest Partner Stage: Garrett's Privateers live at Bearly's House of Blues and Ribs, Halifax.

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Obladee Wine Bar

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Ari Hoenig Trio

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Ari Hoenig Trio presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival. One of the most innovative drummers in modern jazz.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local

TD Halifax Jazz Festival: Ari Hoenig Trio

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

As part of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival, drummer Ari Hoenig brings his trio to The Peggy Corkum Music Room for an evening of contemporary jazz.

Virginia MacDonald Quartet with special guest Kirk MacDonald

by Halifax Jazz Festival

Live performance at Joseph Strug Concert Hall as part of the 2026 TD Halifax Jazz Festival. Part of the 2026 TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

TD Halifax Jazz Festival: Virginia MacDonald Quartet Ft. Kirk MacDonald

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

As part of the TD Halifax Jazz Festival, clarinetist Virginia MacDonald leads her quartet featuring Kirk MacDonald at The Peggy Corkum Music Room.

TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: The Mingus Project

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: The Mingus Project

The TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents The Mingus Project at The Carleton on Thursday, July 9th. Show time is 8:30 PM and tickets are $41.57 (including taxes and fees) and available through the festival HERE. "The attitude and raucous spirit of Mingus, garnished with the elegance and atmosphere of Br

Elysia Biro

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Elysia Biro presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

Men I Trust Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by Halifax Waterfront Salter Block

Men I Trust and Luna Li Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: Elysia Biro

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: Elysia Biro

The TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents Elysia Biro at The Carleton on Friday, July 10th. Show time is 8:30 PM and tickets are $41.57 (including taxes and fees) and available through the festival HERE. Canadian singer-songwriter Elysia Biro’s approach to writing music sidesteps the predictable, in jus

Robert Lee Group

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

Robert Lee Group presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival.

Robert Lee Group Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

by The Carleton

Robert Lee Group Presented by TD Halifax Jazz Festival

TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: Robert Lee Group

by TD Halifax Jazz Festival Presents: Robert Lee Group

The TD Halifax Jazz Festival presents the Robert Lee Group at The Carleton on Saturday, July 11th. Show time is 8:30 PM and tickets are $41.57 (including taxes and fees) and available through the festival HERE. Robert Lee is an upright bassist, composer, and bandleader in the Toronto jazz scene. His

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Lion's Head Tavern

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Jazz

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz Night

by Ragazzi Restobar

Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. Ken’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Regis Philbin, Natalie Cole, jazz great Ernie Watts, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, daughter of the blues Shirley King, Rosemary Clooney, the Temptations, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.

Leo Cox Trio

by Economy Shoe Shop

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Obladee Wine Bar

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Jazz

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Lion's Head Tavern

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Bus Stop Jazz Jam

by The Bus Stop Theatre Co-operative

Join us for jazz jams in the Bus Stop Theatre Lobby All levels welcome. Bar open for business. We play jazz standards so bring your Facebooks.

Jazz Night

by Ragazzi Restobar

Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. Ken’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Regis Philbin, Natalie Cole, jazz great Ernie Watts, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, daughter of the blues Shirley King, Rosemary Clooney, the Temptations, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.

Leo Cox Trio

by Economy Shoe Shop

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

Community Summer Concert: Jazz Trio

by Maritime Conservatory of Performing Arts

Free family-friendly outdoor concert at the Halifax Public Gardens, co-presented by the Maritime Conservatory and The Friends of the Public Gardens. Featuring a jazz trio: Geordie Haley, Tim Crofts and Gabriella Ciurcovich.

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Obladee Wine Bar

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local

Caito Macdonald Trio

by Barrington Steakhouse & Oyster Bar

Caito Macdonald is a percussionist and composer from Dartmouth, NS. Caito’s musical style is rooted in the jazz tradition, and he performs at various jazz gigs around Halifax. Caito’s trio plays every Friday at the Barrington Steakhouse, and he can also be heard in the local rock/fusion band ‘Under the Bus’.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Lion's Head Tavern

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz @ the Lion’s Head!

by Jazz

Jazz is back at the Lion’s Head! Mainstay jazz crew l-r Geordie Haley, Jeff Goodspeed, David Burton and Jamie Gatti. Players subject to change. Interesting guests each week.

Jazz Night

by Ragazzi Restobar

Jazz Night with Ken MacKay A native of Truro NS, Ken first started teaching in the Public School system in 1976 and has been active as an educator as a Clinician, Adjudicator and Soloist throughout his career. Ken retired from Astral Drive Junior High where he has been Director of Bands for over 20 years. Ken is Past-President of the Atlantic Federation of Musicians and is currently on the board of NS Honour Jazz and co-leader of the NSHJ Funk Unit. Ken’s list of his professional credits is impressive. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons, Regis Philbin, Natalie Cole, jazz great Ernie Watts, Mary Wilson (The Supremes), Blues Brother Dan Aykroyd, daughter of the blues Shirley King, Rosemary Clooney, the Temptations, and Lionel Ritchie are just a few of the artists Ken has shared the stage with. He currently performs with The Back Alley Big Band, Asia NuGruv and The Aviators.

Leo Cox Trio

by Economy Shoe Shop

Halifax’s Leo Cox Trio brings groove-driven modern jazz to Tuesday nights at The Economy Shoe Shop. No cover. Sit-ins welcome. Tuesday Night Jazz at The Economy Shoe Shop features the Leo Cox Trio, with Leo Cox on bass, Ben Tucker on guitar, and Dante Kierstead on drums. Held every Tuesday from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM, this weekly modern jazz residency offers evolving sets, original music, and spontaneous sit-ins in an intimate downtown Halifax setting. With no cover charge, it is an easy way to experience groove-driven jazz and connect with Halifax’s vibrant jazz community.

Live jazz with Matt Maclennan trio

by Obladee Wine Bar

Matt MacLennan is a bassist and bandleader, bringing a mix of velvety ballads, smooth bossa novas, and breezy swing to Obladee! You can expect balanced and inviting sets with an easy and conversational style that fills the room without crowding it. Lean in and listen, or simply let the sound and textures carry you away. Please reserve your spot as seating is limited.

Gin & Jazz

by The Local

One of the city’s most consistently great nights of music. Gin and Jazz at the Local